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by wvfarrier
Thu Jul 30, 2015 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A pleasant surprise
Replies: 25
Views: 3748

A pleasant surprise

Ok. So I bought a Rossi 92 in 357 mag from Buds on a whim. I started second guessing myself after reading all the horror stories online and nearly canceled my order. However it arrived yesterday and HOLY stuff! It's awesome. Now the wood isn't great but it is fit perfectly to the gun. Only one tiny ...
by wvfarrier
Thu Jul 30, 2015 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Woman kills a suspected serial killer
Replies: 8
Views: 1691

Re: Woman kills a suspected serial killer

Dang. That's not too far from me
by wvfarrier
Wed Jul 29, 2015 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well I screwed the pooch...big time
Replies: 33
Views: 4525

Re: well I screwed the pooch...big time

I had to drag myself home through the woods since the bugger ran off. It truly sucked
by wvfarrier
Wed Jul 29, 2015 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well I screwed the pooch...big time
Replies: 33
Views: 4525

Re: well I screwed the pooch...big time

I've ridden both motorcycles and horses. I prefer the horse but I'm biased. I grew up on horseback. Could ride before I could walk. With motorcycles it is not the bike you need worry about......it's other drivers. Though I did manage to pick up my new winchester 357 mag today. I had to grit my teeth...
by wvfarrier
Wed Jul 29, 2015 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well I screwed the pooch...big time
Replies: 33
Views: 4525

well I screwed the pooch...big time

I was riding a broncy horse and he tried to rub me off on a tree. The tip of my boot caught on it and it literally twisted my leg around so far that I was thrown out of the saddle. Broke the fibula at the top and bottom woth spiral fractures. Not clean through thank GOD. And it's not a weight bearin...
by wvfarrier
Sat Jun 20, 2015 9:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jurassic World Rifle
Replies: 25
Views: 4202

Re: Jurassic World Rifle

I liked the movie. However the 300 grain hornady HPs would not hve been my first choice. How about some 525 grain pile drivers
by wvfarrier
Wed Jun 10, 2015 6:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pretty pleased with accuracy
Replies: 14
Views: 1228

Re: Pretty pleased with accuracy

Oh it's not fiber optic. It's just fluorescent orange paint
by wvfarrier
Wed Jun 10, 2015 6:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pretty pleased with accuracy
Replies: 14
Views: 1228

Re: Pretty pleased with accuracy

I don't but thatd be good info for me to look into. Thanks
by wvfarrier
Mon Jun 08, 2015 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pretty pleased with accuracy
Replies: 14
Views: 1228

Re: Pretty pleased with accuracy

Just the factory sights. I did put an orange dot on the front sight blade.
by wvfarrier
Mon Jun 08, 2015 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pretty pleased with accuracy
Replies: 14
Views: 1228

Pretty pleased with accuracy

The winchester 94AE 44 mag I picked up recently has surprised me with it's accuracy a couple times now. This was 50 yards off hand. Using the winchester 240 grain 44 mag.

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by wvfarrier
Mon Jun 08, 2015 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: planning a trip
Replies: 15
Views: 1839

Re: planning a trip

ATR PERFORMANCE in fairmont wv has a pretty good set up plus a shooting range.
by wvfarrier
Sun Jun 07, 2015 6:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: disaster! a girl, a grizzly and a 30/30
Replies: 67
Views: 8732

Re: disaster! a girl, a grizzly and a 30/30

Dang. Color me jealous!!!!
by wvfarrier
Tue May 19, 2015 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: traded into a nice lever
Replies: 6
Views: 656

Re: traded into a nice lever

I like the rifle....a lot!!
by wvfarrier
Tue May 19, 2015 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: traded into a nice lever
Replies: 6
Views: 656

Re: traded into a nice lever

Good info to have. Thank you
by wvfarrier
Tue May 19, 2015 8:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: traded into a nice lever
Replies: 6
Views: 656

traded into a nice lever

I traded into this winchester 94AE. The fella didnt have any info on it but it looks immaculate. The serial number starts with 619 and it has a coin in the stock with the image of a frontiersman fighting an indian. Anyone have any info? http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww121/badguybuster/2015-05-1...
by wvfarrier
Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice Levergun Fallow Deer
Replies: 27
Views: 2282

Re: Nice Levergun Fallow Deer

Well....now I'm jealous
by wvfarrier
Wed Feb 25, 2015 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marines prefer Glock 9mm over .45acp 1911
Replies: 112
Views: 6097

Re: Marines prefer Glock 9mm over .45acp 1911

The spec ops guys I observed when in the sand were carrying H&k full size 45s
by wvfarrier
Tue Feb 24, 2015 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Traded into something unique
Replies: 11
Views: 2689

Re: Traded into something unique

It's surely a keeper
by wvfarrier
Tue Feb 24, 2015 10:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Traded into something unique
Replies: 11
Views: 2689

Re: Traded into something unique

It's shoots amazingly!!!!
by wvfarrier
Tue Feb 24, 2015 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Traded into something unique
Replies: 11
Views: 2689

Traded into something unique

I traded into this and wanted to get an approximate value from you revolver savvy guys Excellent 29-2. 4" barrel Has night sights!! How cool is that! Coated in Rogard. Internals coated in NP3 Pre-lock. Pin and recessed. Serial#43++++++ The action is crazy good. The fella I traded it from. Said ...
by wvfarrier
Tue Feb 24, 2015 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Taya Kyle at the Oscars
Replies: 6
Views: 1003

Re: Taya Kyle at the Oscars

The only movie I've ever been too that no one spoke as the credits rolled. Was like a funeral procession
by wvfarrier
Wed Feb 04, 2015 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ugh.....laid up
Replies: 28
Views: 1421

Re: ugh.....laid up

He has been abused. Not really sure what triggered it. I think I may have moved in a way that triggered his response but who knows. I'm lucky. He meant to kill me.
by wvfarrier
Wed Feb 04, 2015 1:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ugh.....laid up
Replies: 28
Views: 1421

ugh.....laid up

I got trampled by a horse I was shoeing. Broke two ribs about an inch from my spine. Lots of deep tissue bruising. Gonna be laid up for couple weeks. Bored to death already....so I'm watching "The Sacketts"
by wvfarrier
Sun Oct 12, 2014 7:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recurve Bow Question
Replies: 25
Views: 1700

Re: Recurve Bow Question

I have a handmade osage recurve with bamboo backing.
(Made it myself)
Draws 55 @ 28"

I dropped my first primitive deer this season. Used a cane arrow with turkey fetching and an obsidian head (125 -/+ grain)
by wvfarrier
Thu Oct 09, 2014 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44 special bullets from wvfarrier.
Replies: 10
Views: 739

Re: .44 special bullets from wvfarrier.

Good.luck. lehigh told me that they were 220 grains??
by wvfarrier
Wed Oct 08, 2014 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3 new family members
Replies: 9
Views: 530

Re: 3 new family members

Sorry can't get pics to work
by wvfarrier
Wed Oct 08, 2014 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3 new family members
Replies: 9
Views: 530

3 new family members

Added new member. Henry 45-70. Absolutely gorgeous wood. Fit and finish is impeccable. Action is smooth as glass. I may be in love. JM Marlin Guide Gun Chambered in 450 marlin Ported barrel Immaculate Remlin Marlin Guide Gun Chambered in 45-70 Actually super nice. Only complaint is the forearm isn't...
by wvfarrier
Sun Sep 21, 2014 6:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ok reloaders....who wants to help?
Replies: 14
Views: 1447

Re: Ok reloaders....who wants to help?

Jerry- I didn't get anything.
by wvfarrier
Thu Sep 18, 2014 7:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ok reloaders....who wants to help?
Replies: 14
Views: 1447

Re: Ok reloaders....who wants to help?

Only one interested party so far......baffling
by wvfarrier
Tue Sep 16, 2014 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ok reloaders....who wants to help?
Replies: 14
Views: 1447

Re: Ok reloaders....who wants to help?

Pm me yer addresses n I will hook you up
by wvfarrier
Tue Sep 16, 2014 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ok reloaders....who wants to help?
Replies: 14
Views: 1447

Ok reloaders....who wants to help?

I was recently send around 64 of the yet unreleased Lehigh 44 XP bullets to test. However, I no longer have anything chambered in 44 mag or special. According to Dave at Lehigh, these will expand at velocities as low as 800 fps (44 special guys). They are 220 grains. I will split them into 3 groups ...
by wvfarrier
Mon May 26, 2014 8:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: trespassing-hunter
Replies: 10
Views: 1021

Re: trespassing-hunter

That's awesome. I can't believe they wrote the property owner a ticket. That's some BS. I won't say I have or haven't booby trapped my property on occasion ;-)

I had a beautiful black bear sow last year that someone poached .
by wvfarrier
Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone bought IMR 4198 recently?
Replies: 19
Views: 2019

Re: Anyone bought IMR 4198 recently?

I got a pound of it and a pound of RL7 at Marsh lumber in clarksburg the other day. They had a lot of powders
by wvfarrier
Fri Apr 11, 2014 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I need 308 marlin brass
Replies: 6
Views: 387

Re: I need 308 marlin brass

6-10 months!!!!!
by wvfarrier
Thu Apr 10, 2014 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I need 308 marlin brass
Replies: 6
Views: 387

I need 308 marlin brass

Can anyone spare some 308 express brass? I will buy or trade other brass for it
by wvfarrier
Thu Apr 10, 2014 7:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any experienced 80% builders in WV?
Replies: 12
Views: 1244

Any experienced 80% builders in WV?

I am thinking of getting a couple of the 80 % lowers and was wondering if anyone has any experience with building them. I'm willing to drive
by wvfarrier
Tue Apr 08, 2014 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: (Very) Amateur Knife Building
Replies: 13
Views: 839

Re: (Very) Amateur Knife Building

Well done. Looks mean stuff as long as fit and feel are right
by wvfarrier
Mon Apr 07, 2014 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk Almost Left Behind
Replies: 3
Views: 431

Re: Elk Almost Left Behind

Yup. He'd have fed the whole pack
by wvfarrier
Sun Apr 06, 2014 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 303 and Big Moose, maybe a record!
Replies: 40
Views: 3104

Re: 303 and Big Moose, maybe a record!

Awesome but some of those comments were disturbing
by wvfarrier
Sun Apr 06, 2014 5:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some new sights
Replies: 2
Views: 352

Some new sights

I put new Truglo sights on my Marlin 357 and on my Henry 44. I purchased these from a fella on ebay. Who modified the set for my Marlin. They had to be cut to fit the shorter carbine rifle. I'm pretty happy with them. I used the ghost rings but they came with standard two dot rears as well. http://i...
by wvfarrier
Sat Apr 05, 2014 9:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Here and already feel welcome
Replies: 35
Views: 2621

Re: New Here and already feel welcome

Welcome aboard
by wvfarrier
Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moose Gun 444 Marlin
Replies: 33
Views: 4183

Re: Moose Gun 444 Marlin

A properly loaded 444 will drop anything in North America within 200 yards without question.
by wvfarrier
Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: been one of those days
Replies: 10
Views: 753

Re: been one of those days

Well today was a better day. Buds shipped out my new ranch hand 44 mag AND I scored 678 brass (mix of 357 and 44spl/mag) for $102.00. Half the brass is new and primed!!
by wvfarrier
Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fort Hood again....
Replies: 8
Views: 1276

Re: Fort Hood again....

GOD help us when we can't even protect our own. Prayers brothers
by wvfarrier
Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Testing some "new" Old Guns
Replies: 15
Views: 2164

Re: Testing some "new" Old Guns

Impressive young jedi......Most impressive
by wvfarrier
Tue Apr 01, 2014 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Original Henry, Model 1866 and Sharps
Replies: 18
Views: 2102

Re: Original Henry, Model 1866 and Sharps

Lord have MERCY!!!!
by wvfarrier
Tue Apr 01, 2014 6:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: been one of those days
Replies: 10
Views: 753

Re: been one of those days

Well I survived. Ya tetanus is always up to date in this house. Dog came home this morning....Tired but intact. Not that I think Texas can't handle him so much as me not wanting him to go. He is my son too.
by wvfarrier
Mon Mar 31, 2014 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: been one of those days
Replies: 10
Views: 753

been one of those days

1. Chainsaw blade broke and nearly amputated my leg. 2. One of my dogs escaped and is MIA 3. Caught a hoof nail in my hand. 4. (The worst) my step son has decided to go to Texas to live with his biological father (I believe bribery was invlolved). 4a- (the worstest) my country is in the toilet Sigh....
by wvfarrier
Sun Mar 30, 2014 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Laser Sights on Leverguns & SAA's
Replies: 18
Views: 1417

Re: Laser Sights on Leverguns & SAA's

If nothing else it should certainly give a bad guy the "pucker effect"